CVE-2024-8743 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-8743: Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for WordPress <= 6.5.7 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Limited JavaScript File Upload

Vendor Bitpressadmin

Product File Manager

Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload

Published October 5, 2024

Last update April 8, 2026

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CVSS base score

6.8/10

Attack vector Network

Attack complexity High

Privileges required Low

User interaction None

Confidentiality High

Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

What the vulnerability does

Description

The Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Limited JavaScript File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 6.5.7. This is due to a lack of proper checks on allowed file types. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and granted permissions by an administrator, to upload .css and .js files, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting.

Key dates

Disclosure timeline

October 5, 2024 CVE published

April 8, 2026 Record updated